The Magpie Hotel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace, The Magpie Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a gym, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is AED 638
AED 703 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a chair in front of a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a hanging light fixture.

Premier Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Corner

A narrow hallway with a wooden bench, a trash can, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Single Room, Corner

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View

A room with a window, a small table, a hanging light fixture, and a television mounted on the wall.

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

A hotel room with a wooden bench, a small table, a bed, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a plain wall with a telephone and a light switch, and a curtain on the window.

Superior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, The Magpie Hotel is near a metro station. Insa-dong and Myeongdong Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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8F, 69 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03164

What's nearby

  • A busy street with shops and signs in a foreign language.
    Insa-dong
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A city square with a water feature, surrounded by modern buildings and decorated with colorful lanterns.
    Cheonggyecheon
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A modern building with glass facades, surrounded by flower beds with white, purple, and yellow flowers.
    Seoul City Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A bustling urban street at night with illuminated storefronts and a crowd of people.
    Myeongdong Street
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A traditional Korean gate with intricate designs and multiple levels, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains.
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Jonggak Station
    1 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    8 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Twosome Place
    6 min walk
  • 설빙
    6 min walk
  • 롯데리아 (Lotteria)
    5 min walk
  • 준코 뮤직타운
    5 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    1 min walk

About this property

The Magpie Hotel

  • Hotel remodeled in 2026 and located near Myeongdong Street
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market are located near The Magpie Hotel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a gym, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An indoor pool
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Magpie Hotel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 25,000 for adults and KRW 13,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Renovated entire property - October 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KRW 25000 for adults and KRW 13000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 80000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 2:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Magpie Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from noon–2:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Magpie Hotel?

As of 17 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magpie Hotel on 8 November 2026 start from AED 638, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Magpie Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Magpie Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Magpie Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Magpie Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KRW 80000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Magpie Hotel located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Insa-dong, Myeongdong Street, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Seoul City Hall and Myeongdong Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Jonggak Station is only a 2-minute walk and Jongno 3-ga Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Magpie Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very friendly and helpful personnel, perfect location near many of Seoul’s landmark sites. The hotel was inaugurated just 10 days ago, so, everything was brand new
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, with a great location. Rooms has what you need, and feels very luxurious. Best thing about the hotel, might be the staff. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable & knows hospitality to the fingertips. Would very highly recommend this to everyone, and hopefully I will return someday. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026